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The 2026 World Cup may be Neymar’s last

"Last dance," the Santos forward replied in the comments section, using a phrase often associated with NBA legend Michael Jordan's final season with the Chicago Bulls in 1997-98. Neymar, Brazil's all-time top scorer with 79 goals in 128 international appearances, has not played for the national team since suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in October 2023. Since then, he has dealt with a series of injuries, the latest of which is a calf muscle injury that is likely to see him miss Brazil's opening match against Morocco on June 13. -- NAMED-XINHUA

NEW JERSEY: Brazilian forward Neymar has hinted that the FIFA World Cup tournament that begins on Thursday may be his last appearance on the world’s biggest stage, Xinhua reported. The 34-year-old made the statement in response to a FIFA social media post featuring his career journey with the caption, “We have been following his journey […]